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| {{short description|Internet forum software}} | |||
| {{wrongtitle|title=vBulletin}} | |||
| {{DISPLAYTITLE:vBulletin}} | |||
| {{Infobox software | |||
| | name = vBulletin | |||
| | logo = VBulletin.svg | |||
| | screenshot = <!-- ] --> | |||
| | caption = Instant community | |||
| | collapsible = | |||
| | author = | |||
| | developer = ] | |||
| | released = {{start date and age|2000}} | |||
| | latest release version = {{wikidata|property|edit|reference|Q44338|P348}} | |||
| | latest release date = {{wikidata|qualifier|raw|Q44338|P348|P577}}; {{Time ago|{{wikidata|qualifier|raw|Q44338|P348|P577}}}} | |||
| | discontinued = | |||
| | programming language = ] | |||
| | platform = ], ] | |||
| | size = | |||
| | genre = ] | |||
| | license = ] ]<ref>{{cite web |title=Software License Agreement for Downloaded Version |url=https://www.vbulletin.com/en/license-agreement/ |website=vBulletin |access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> | |||
| | website = {{URL|https://vbulletin.com}} | |||
| }} | |||
| '''vBulletin''' is a proprietary ] software package sold by ] (formerly Jelsoft Enterprises and vBulletin Solutions). It is written in ] and uses a ] or ] database server.<ref>{{Cite web |title=vBulletin System Requirements |url=https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/vbulletin-sales-and-feedback/vbulletin-pre-sales-questions/4387853-vbulletin-system-requirements |access-date=2022-10-02 |website=vBulletin Community Forum |date=12 March 2018 |language=en}}</ref> Similar products include ], ], ], ], ], and ]. | |||
| '''vBulletin''' (sometimes abbreviated '''vB''') is a commercial ] package produced by Jelsoft Enterprises. It is often used to run larger boards and discussion communities. Written in ] with a ] ] backend, it is comparable to other forum software such as ] and ]. | |||
| == |
==History== | ||
| vBulletin was first launched in 2000 by James Limm and John Percival. Its successor, vBulletin 2, was released in 2001. A third version was launched in 2004. | |||
| vBulletin is priced at $85 (per year) for a leased license, and $160 (lifetime) for an owned license to be able to run the software. However, with an owned license, there is a $30.00 fee for one additional year for continued access to download from the members area (although the first year is free.) This $30.00 renewal fee can be purchased at any time and is completely optional. | |||
| Internet Brands acquired the product from JelSoft in 2007.<ref name="reg">{{cite web |last1=Metz |first1=Cade |title=vBulletin sues ex-devs over 'from scratch' competitor |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/10/05/vbulletin_sues_ex_employees/ |website=The Register |access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> | |||
| ==Features== | |||
| '''General Features''' | |||
| * Scalable solution - database server and web servers can reside on separate machines. | |||
| * MySQL back-end database | |||
| * vBulletin can be run on any machine that can support PHP and MySQL (Solaris, BSD, Linux, Windows, Mac) | |||
| * Written in PHP which makes for a fast and efficient product | |||
| * Admin Control Panel | |||
| * Moderator Control Panel | |||
| * User Control Panel | |||
| * Compliant with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998. See this page for more information: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/coppa.htm | |||
| * XHTML 1.0 Transitional Compliance | |||
| vBulletin 4 was released in late 2009. The StyleVars system was added to draw CSS variables directly from the vBulletin Template code.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talktemplate.com/items/7/Premium-vBulletin-Skin-Darkvision.html |title=vBulletin Skins |publisher=TalkTemplate.com |access-date=2012-02-29}} </ref> {{Unreliable source?|date=July 2024}} | |||
| '''General Forum Features''' | |||
| In July 2010, the BBC reported that there was a serious flaw in vBulletin software that allows anyone to easily access the database username and password.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fildes |first=Jonathan |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10714192 |title=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=2010-07-22 |access-date=2012-01-17}}</ref> | |||
| Threads | |||
| In October 2010, Internet Brands sued three former employees, just as their new competing software ] was to be launched,<ref name="reg"/> as well as a second lawsuit in the United States claiming ], ], and misappropriation of ]s.<ref name="register20101104">{{Cite news | last = Metz | first = Cade | title = Forumware giant vBulletin sues ex-devs (again) | url = https://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/11/04/vbulletin_sues_xenforo_again/ | work = The Register | access-date = 2010-11-11 | date = 2010-11-04}}</ref> In May 2011 it was announced that vBulletin had abandoned an attempt at preventing XenForo doing business,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Metz |first1=Cade |title=vBulletin abandons bid for injunction against ex-devs |url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/05/22/vbulletin_abandons_motion_for_injuction_against_former_devs/ |website=The Register |access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> and in 2013 the claims were dismissed. | |||
| * Thread display options - sort by, sort order, from date | |||
| * Thread and forum subscription (notification by email optional) | |||
| * Thread preview on mouse-over (optional, via Admin CP) | |||
| * Active Users viewing thread shown | |||
| * New Post Indicator | |||
| * Printer Friendly versions on threads | |||
| * Admin tools for Threads - edit/delete/move/lock/Make sticky/ etc | |||
| * Email page to a friend option | |||
| * Similar Threads displayed on all thread views | |||
| vBulletin 5 was released in 2012. | |||
| Posts | |||
| In late 2017, a post by Technical Support Lead, Wayne Luke, confirmed that vBulletin 3 and vBulletin 4 were now considered to be "End of Life" software, with no further development of the series planned.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fildes |first=Jonathan |url=https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forum/vbulletin-3-8/vbulletin-3-8-questions-problems-and-troubleshooting/4383928-vbulletin-3-x-end-of-life |title=vBulletin 3.X End of Life |publisher=vBulletin |date=2017-12-28 |access-date=2019-05-08}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/09/public-exploit-code-spawns-mass-attacks-against-high-severity-vbulletin-bug/ |title=High-severity vulnerability in vBulletin is being actively exploited |website=]|last=Goodin |first=Dan |date=2019-09-25 |df=mdy |access-date=2019-11-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=vBulletin 4.X Publishing Suite End of Life|url=https://forum.vbulletin.com/forum/vbulletin-4/vbulletin-4-questions-problems-and-troubleshooting/4383927-vbulletin-4-x-publishing-suite-end-of-life|access-date=2021-12-07|website=vBulletin Community Forum|date=28 December 2017 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| * Linear, Threaded, Hybrid display views available | |||
| * Supports BB Code in posts | |||
| * Supports HTML in post | |||
| * Smilies | |||
| * Avatars | |||
| * Optional WYSIWYG or standard editors for posts and Private Messages | |||
| * Attachment images (.gif,.jpg, etc) are no longer in the database (optional, via Admin CP) | |||
| * Quick reply box (with optional "forced" click on post to quote) | |||
| * Preview post option | |||
| * Post rating | |||
| * User reputation | |||
| * Polls | |||
| * Post Reporting - report posts to moderators | |||
| * User post count | |||
| * Admin tools for Posts - edit/delete/move/ etc | |||
| * Preview safe attachments | |||
| On 18 September 2023, Wayne Luke confirmed that the previously-community run modifications website, vBulletin.org, would be sunset and shut down on 24 August 2024; modification creators were advised to post their content on the main vbulletin.com website via the Social Groups feature, or to host them via other means.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=329671 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802020228/https://vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=329671 | archive-date=2024-08-02 | title=Home }}</ref> | |||
| Members | |||
| == See also == | |||
| * Member List | |||
| * ] | |||
| * Member Search | |||
| * ] | |||
| * User Style picker | |||
| * Private Messaging | |||
| * Buddy list | |||
| * Member Birthdays shown on Forum home | |||
| == References == | |||
| Calendar Features | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| ] | |||
| * Supports multiple private and public calendars | |||
| ] | |||
| * Viewable public and private events (adminCP option) | |||
| ] | |||
| * Weekly, monthly and yearly views | |||
| ] | |||
| * Jump to Today option | |||
| * Add single, ranged or recurring events | |||
| * Add all day events | |||
| * Option to show calendar event on forum home page (adminCP option) | |||
| * Show events to specific usergroups (adminCP option) | |||
| * Calendar Moderation | |||
| * Private events reminder | |||
| * Ability to add custom fields | |||
| General | |||
| {{Web-software-stub}} | |||
| * Who's online | |||
| * Search | |||
| '''User Control Panel Features''' | |||
| Editable user profile | |||
| This information can be viewed by other members from the member list. Custom user title, URL home page, date of birth, instant messaging medium, location, occupation, biography, interests, vB version, plus any other custom user fields that may be defined by the administrator | |||
| Profile pictures | |||
| Allows members to upload pictures that can be viewed in the users' profile. | |||
| Private Messaging | |||
| * Pop-up notification when new PM recieved | |||
| * Private Message Tracking | |||
| * Private Message filing in custom folders | |||
| User Options | |||
| These include Daylight Savings options, forum style chooser, selection of notification types for PM, emails etc, thread display options, WYSIWYG editor options, language chooser, vCard downloads to allow the user profile to be placed into an address book | |||
| Attachment Management | |||
| * View attachment statistics - shows limit and used space | |||
| * View the attachments you have posted (link or thumbnail views available) | |||
| * Remove attachments | |||
| Avatar Options | |||
| * Admin Defined Avatars | |||
| * Custom Avatars - upload from your own computer or specify a URL | |||
| General | |||
| * View and manage subscribed threads and forums | |||
| * Calendar event reminders for subscribed events | |||
| * Pop-up auto-refreshing buddylist with ICQ-style alerts when new buddies come online | |||
| * Signature Editor | |||
| * Email and password changes require current password | |||
| * Joinable Public User Groups | |||
| '''Admin Control Panel Features''' | |||
| Styling & Templates | |||
| * Templated system | |||
| * Conditionals supported in the templates | |||
| * Ability to create multiple styles which can be applied to different forums and users | |||
| * Ability to upload / download styles and languages | |||
| Language & Phrase Management | |||
| * Language manager - allows you to easily translate you forums in any language | |||
| * Multiple languages supported | |||
| * Phrase manager | |||
| Users & Usergroups | |||
| * User registration options | |||
| * User banning (by name & IP) | |||
| * Global ignore user aka 'Tachy goes to Coventry' - when enabled all posts by the specified user will be ignored/unseen by other members. Automatically added to the all users ingnore lists | |||
| * Unlimited Moderators and SuperModerators | |||
| * Permission system, based on user, usergroup or forums | |||
| Board Maintenance | |||
| * Task Scheduler | |||
| * Control Panel, Moderator & Task logs | |||
| * Board statistics | |||
| * Maintentance - Database backups, table repair | |||
| * Post Prunning | |||
| Moderation | |||
| * Moderation queues for user registration and posting | |||
| * Calendar moderation | |||
| Import Facility | |||
| * Import facility - import posts and members seamlessly upgrade from other bulletin board systems, including Infopop's Ultimate Bulletin Board, UBBThreads, OpenTopic, ezboard, and Ikonboard | |||
| Attachments | |||
| * Multiple attachments and types (types defeined by admin in CP) | |||
| * Attachment thumbnails (requires PHP to have GD enabled) | |||
| * Storage type options for attachements (database or file system) | |||
| * Attachment moderation | |||
| General | |||
| * Multiple calendars supported | |||
| * Paid Subscriptions (PayPal, WorldPay, NOCHEX and Authorize.net) | |||
| * Private forums | |||
| * COPPA compliant | |||
| * Server Settings and Optimisation options configurable via the adminCP | |||
| * Editable FAQ for your own boards | |||
| * Context sensitive help throughout the adminCP | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| * - Official site. | |||
| * - Official code add-ons, or "hacks". | |||
| * - Official interface ("template") modifications | |||
| {{compu-stub}} | |||
| ] | |||
Latest revision as of 06:12, 31 October 2024
Internet forum software | |
| Developer(s) | MH Sub I, LLC d/b/a vBulletin |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2000; 24 years ago (2000) |
| Stable release | 6.0.7 
/ 2024-09-24; 2 months ago |
| Written in | PHP |
| Platform | PHP, MySQL |
| Type | Forum software |
| License | Commercial proprietary software |
| Website | vbulletin |
vBulletin is a proprietary Internet forum software package sold by MH Sub I, LLC doing business as vBulletin (formerly Jelsoft Enterprises and vBulletin Solutions). It is written in PHP and uses a MariaDB or MySQL database server. Similar products include XenForo, WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, MyBB, and phpBB.
History
vBulletin was first launched in 2000 by James Limm and John Percival. Its successor, vBulletin 2, was released in 2001. A third version was launched in 2004.
Internet Brands acquired the product from JelSoft in 2007.
vBulletin 4 was released in late 2009. The StyleVars system was added to draw CSS variables directly from the vBulletin Template code.
In July 2010, the BBC reported that there was a serious flaw in vBulletin software that allows anyone to easily access the database username and password.
In October 2010, Internet Brands sued three former employees, just as their new competing software XenForo was to be launched, as well as a second lawsuit in the United States claiming breach of contract, copyright infringement, and misappropriation of trade secrets. In May 2011 it was announced that vBulletin had abandoned an attempt at preventing XenForo doing business, and in 2013 the claims were dismissed.
vBulletin 5 was released in 2012.
In late 2017, a post by Technical Support Lead, Wayne Luke, confirmed that vBulletin 3 and vBulletin 4 were now considered to be "End of Life" software, with no further development of the series planned.
On 18 September 2023, Wayne Luke confirmed that the previously-community run modifications website, vBulletin.org, would be sunset and shut down on 24 August 2024; modification creators were advised to post their content on the main vbulletin.com website via the Social Groups feature, or to host them via other means.
See also
References
- "vBulletin 6.0.7 Changes and Updates". Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- "Software License Agreement for Downloaded Version". vBulletin. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- "vBulletin System Requirements". vBulletin Community Forum. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
- ^ Metz, Cade. "vBulletin sues ex-devs over 'from scratch' competitor". The Register. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- "vBulletin Skins". TalkTemplate.com. Retrieved 2012-02-29.
- Fildes, Jonathan (2010-07-22). "BBC News". British Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2012-01-17.
- Metz, Cade (2010-11-04). "Forumware giant vBulletin sues ex-devs (again)". The Register. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
- Metz, Cade. "vBulletin abandons bid for injunction against ex-devs". The Register. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- Fildes, Jonathan (2017-12-28). "vBulletin 3.X End of Life". vBulletin. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- Goodin, Dan (September 25, 2019). "High-severity vulnerability in vBulletin is being actively exploited". Ars Technica. Retrieved 2019-11-30.
- "vBulletin 4.X Publishing Suite End of Life". vBulletin Community Forum. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- "Home". Archived from the original on 2024-08-02.
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